White Bean & Avocado Toast

White Bean & Avocado Toast

Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.”

Ingredients

  • 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted
  • ¼ avocado, mashed
  • ½ cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ground pepper to taste
  • Crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions

  • 1Top toast with mashed avocado and white beans. Season with a pinch each of salt, pepper and crushed red pepper.
Old-Fashioned Oatmeal

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal

Unlike quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oatmeal has time to turn extra-creamy and luscious with just a few minutes more of cooking time. With a bit of milk and the toppings of your choice, old-fashioned oats can be your go-to morning staple for filling, healthy breakfasts.”

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water or low-fat milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup rolled oats (see Tip)
  • Low-fat milk for serving (optional)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, cane sugar or brown sugar for serving (optional)
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Directions

  • 1Stovetop: Combine water (or milk) and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in oats and reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 2Microwave: Combine water (or milk), salt and oats in a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 2½ to 3 minutes. Stir before serving.
  • 3Top with milk, sweetener, cinnamon, dried fruits or nuts, if desired.
Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie

Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie

A smoothie with strawberries, blueberries and banana is delicately sweet and entirely kid-friendly, even with a boost of protein from hemp seeds. Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended.”

Ingredients

  • ½ cup frozen strawberries
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 small ripe banana (frozen, if desired)
  • ¾ cup chilled unsweetened cashew milk, plus more if needed
  • 1 tablespoon cashew butter
  • 1 tablespoon hulled hemp seeds

Directions

  • 1Combine strawberries, blueberries, banana, cashew milk, cashew butter and hemp seeds in a blender. Process until smooth, adding more cashew milk, if needed, for desired consistency. Serve immediately.